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The Artist as Culture Producer

The Artist as Culture Producer

Sharon Louden

(2017)

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Abstract

The Artist as Culture Producer: Living and Sustaining a Creative Life is a collection of essays by 40 visual artists. Edited by artist and educator Sharon Louden, the book describes how artists extend their practices outside of their studios. All of these contributors have impactful, artistic activities as change agents in their communities. Their first-hand stories show the general public how contemporary artists of the twenty-first century add to creative economies through their 'out-of-the-box' thinking while also generously contributing to the well-being of others. Although there is a misconception that artists are invisible and hidden, the truth is that they furnish measurable and innovative outcomes at the front lines of education, the non-profit sector, and corporate environments.
This title is a welcome alternative to so much of the general interest writing on art and artists’ lives, which tends to focus on attention-grabbing topics such as multimillion-dollar auction sales, celebrity gossip, or tragedy. The essays steer clear of literary flourishes and artspeak, offering straightforward descriptions of each individual’s struggles as they navigated life and career paths. Recommended for students and aspiring artists who hunger for this kind of real-life experience, advice, and wisdom, and for those in organizations that work with them. - —Michael Dashkin, Library Journal

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Cover Cover
Half Title 1
Title 3
Copyright 6
Contents 7
Preface 9
Foreword 13
Alec Soth 16
Alison Wong 20
Andrea Zittel 30
Austin Thomas 44
Billy Dufala and Steven Dufala 54
Brett Wallace 71
Caitlin Masley 81
Cara Ober 89
Carrie Moyer 97
Carron Little 106
Chloë Bass 114
Duncan MacKenzie 121
Edgar Arceneaux 129
Euan Gray 149
Faina Lerman and Graem Whyte 154
Jane South 164
Jayme McLellan 173
Jean Shin 187
Julia Kunin 198
Kat Kiernan 205
Khaled Sabsabi 212
Lenka Clayton 223
Mark Tribe 238
Martina Geccelli 248
Matthew Deleget 259
Michael Scoggins 270
Morehshin Allahyari 277
Norberto Roldan 287
Paul Henry Ramirez 294
Robert Yoder 302
Sharon Butler 307
Shinique Smith 318
Stephanie Syjuco 331
Steve Lambert 339
Tim Doud and Zoë Charlton 350
Wendy Red Star 368
William Powhida 376
Conclusion 386
Chen Tamir 386
Courtney Fink 392
Deana Haggag 396
Acknowledgments 401
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